Carlos

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Carlos is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "man," "husband," or "free man." It may also be connected to the Old Norse name Kári, meaning "keen" or "sharp."
Pronunciation
KAR-loos(Brazilian Portuguese)
KAR-loosh(European Portuguese)
KAR-los(Spanish)
The name is pronounced "KAHR-lohs" in Spanish and "kahr-LOOSH" in Portuguese.
Popularity
Carlos is a popular name in many Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries, including Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and Brazil. It has also gained some popularity in other parts of the world, such as the United States and Canada.

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Carlos Name meanings & History

The name Carlos is derived from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "man," "husband," or "free man." It may also be connected to the Old Norse name Kári, meaning "keen" or "sharp.". Spanish and Portuguese form of Charles. Carlos is typically used as a first name for boys.

Zodiac Sign of Carlos: Curious Gemini

Synonyms of Carlos:

C: Candid,Choice,Copycat,Chatty,Cute,Clever,Curious

A: Assertive,Ambitious,Argumentative,Aggressive,Action,Angry

R: Restless,Reason,Rational,Resourceful

L: Liaison,Lover,Languid,Luscious,Lazy,Lovely,Legal

O: Obsessive,Obstinate,Obsolete,Organized,Ostentatious

S: Success,Sensuality,Sex,Solidity,Status,Security,Social Standing

Carlos is:

  • a Classic name
  • a Formal name
  • a Mature name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strong name
  • a Wholesome name

Famous People

Famous individuals with the name Carlos include Carlos Sainz (Spanish rally driver), Carlos Santana (Mexican-American musician), Carlos Vives (Colombian singer), and Carlos Ruiz Zafón (Spanish novelist).

2.) CARLOS (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Spanish cognate of Charles, which is from the Germanic karl (full-grown, a man). The name was borne by four kings of Spain. Short: Lito, Litos. Dim: Carlito, Carlitos. Pet: Carlucho. (CAR-LOHS)


3.) CARLOS (Male)

Usage: Portuguese

Meanings: Portuguese cognate of Charles, which is from the Germanic karl (full-grown, a man). The name was borne by the Portuguese king Carlos I (1863-1908). Pet: Carlito, Carlitos. (KAHR-LOS)


4.) Carlos (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: Free man

Other Forms: Karlos


5.) Carlos (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) manly; sensual

Other Forms: Carl, Carlo


6.) Carlos (Male)

Usage: Spanish

Meanings: (Spanish) a form of Carl, Charles.

Other Forms: Carlus, Carolos, Charlos, Karlos


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